Emergency Department Care Coordinator (RN)

Saint Francis Healthcare System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Department Care Coordinator, a Registered Nurse responsible for managing patient care outcomes and ensuring quality service delivery in a collaborative environment. This role requires strong clinical expertise and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care or emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical and cost-effective outcomes in the Emergency Department.
• Monitors care delivery and interdisciplinary clinical practice patterns.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Case Management

Utilization Review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Department Care Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse who demonstrates expanded knowledge and experience in providing care for an identified clinical specialty or case type. Under the supervision of the Director of Case Management, the Care Coordinator is responsible and accountable for desired clinical and cost-effective outcomes, collaborative practice, and the allocation of human and material resources needed for care delivery and discharge planning. The Care Coordinator uses the case management process to improve the quality and efficacy of care provided. An integrated and coordinated approach to patient outcomes is provided through the Care Coordinator, who monitors care delivery and interdisciplinary clinical practice patterns to achieve a balance between quality and cost (desired outcomes). The Care Coordinator practices according to established standards for case management and has attained competency. The Care Coordinator demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide case management appropriate to the patient's age. The Care Coordinator assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information to provide quality care. They perform utilization review duties in the Emergency Department, including guiding ED and on-call physicians regarding admission/observation criteria and identifying emergency medical conditions outlined by EMTALA to mitigate potential violations.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Type: Full Time (72 hours per 2-week pay period, with benefits)
• Typical Hours: Day Shift, 12 hours/shift, Weekend and Holiday Rotation
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Certification & Licenses: Currently licensed to practice in Missouri; BLS Certification
• Experience: Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience; preferred experience in inpatient acute care or emergency department; utilization review experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. The organization complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. For accommodation requests under the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), please contact us at 573-331-5152 or [e-mail].

We support the health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging tobacco and nicotine use. If selected, tobacco/nicotine users must complete a cessation program within the first year of employment, which is provided free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.